JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title:

Workers Compensation Specialist

Reports to:

HR Director

Department:

Human Resources

Supervises:

None

Purpose: To improve people’s lives

Vision: To grow and deliver the highest quality fruit and create value for our customers, employees, and growers.

Mission: The Sage family is admired for being the industry leader. We are passionate about creating value and improving people’s lives.

Job Summary: This job is responsible for the Workers’ Compensation Program and administration, ensuring program conformance to applicable laws and regulations, preparing required reports, and monitoring and evaluating the program activities to ensure the delivery of quality services of the workers compensation program. Additional job requirements include but not limited to the following…

Values: Demonstrates behaviors which contribute to the growth and achievement of Legacy’s mission:

· Integrity: We do the right thing, even when no one is watching.

· Respect: We practice the “Golden Rule”.

· Teamwork: We work together to achieve common goals – no barriers.

· Excellence: We continuously look for ways to creatively improve.

· Accountability: We are personally responsible for delivering desired results.

Passion: We earnestly care about outcomes and perceptions

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

· Plan, organize, administer and supervise the Workers’ Compensation Program, including and review and processing of claims and legal documents, participation in settlement negotiations, recommending loss control strategies, instructing staff on workers’ compensation issues, and ensuring conformance to applicable laws and regulations while maintaining a high level of customer service.

· Develop, recommend and implement workers’ compensation policies and procedures; recommend and implement goals and objectives.

· Monitor expenditures; determine the extent of the liability; establish reserves for anticipated costs on cases.

· Interface with physicians, attorneys, employees and management staff; make recommendations regarding medical aspects and make appropriate determinations and decisions; develop and coordinate return-to-work plans; coordinate and monitor rehabilitation plans for injured employees; evaluate results of return to work medical examinations and make appropriate determinations.

· Attend workers’ compensation hearings

· Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive inquiries and complaints; evaluate problems and take appropriate action to resolve issues/concerns; advise injured workers of their benefits

· Stay abreast of trends and innovations in the field of workers’ compensation administration and keep current on legislative and regulatory issues at the State and Federal Level.

· Report data to OSHA and manage and maintain OSHA logs

· As designated representative, attend and conduct meeting, and lead or participate in discussions regarding workers’ compensation issues.

· Complete required reports and records; authorize permanent and temporary disability compensation.

· Attend meetings as requested, record minutes, type them, and send them to all those involved. Create positive relationships with the management teams, safety committee, crew bosses, etc.

· Required to travel to various fields and warehouses from time to time

Education & Experience:

· High School Diploma or Equivalent Required, some College Education preferred but not required

· Prefer at least 2-3 years prior work experience

Pre-Employment Requirements:

· Driving Abstract

Certificates & Licenses:

· Driver’s License

Equipment/Technology Skills:

· High level of: word processing software, spreadsheet software, data entry & reporting software, internet researching, etc.

· General office equipment, strong ability in typing

Physical Abilities:

· Ability to occasionally perform various activities that require; sitting, standing, walking, lifting, pulling/pushing objects, grasp & reach

· Ability to speak clearly & communicate with others

· Must have good vision

· Ability to occasionally lift 20 lbs. from floor/ shoulder level

Mental/Other Skills & Abilities:

· Ability to adapt to changes, delays or unexpected events in the work environment; ability to manage competing demands and prioritize tasks; ability to change approach or method to best fit the situation

· Ability to maintain focus for extended periods of time; ability to complete projects with resourcefulness.

· Ability to follow instructions, both in written and verbal format; ability to respond to management direction; ability to complete tasks on time or notify the appropriate person with an alternate plan when necessary

· Ability to maintain satisfactory relationships with others, excellent customer service skills and a good overall understanding of appropriate human relations

· Ability to make prudent and timely decisions; ability to exhibit sound and accurate judgment; ability to explain reasoning for decisions

· Ability to identify and/or prevent problems; ability to formulate alternative solutions to problems when necessary; ability to transfer learning from past experiences to new experiences of similar nature

· Ability to complete duties, on time; ability to edit the accuracy and thoroughness of one’s work as well as the work of others; ability to constructively apply feedback to improve performance, ability to generate ideas to improve and promote quality in work

· Ability, in English to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations; ability to help write reports; ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public

· High mathematical ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

· High reasoning ability to solve practical problems with common sense approaches.

Workplace Environmental Conditions:

· Ability to tolerate potential harsh weather conditions for short or long periods of time in the warehouse and orchard environments

· Controlled environment (Office)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Wapato, WA 98951: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location

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